
Making Data Simple
Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales at IBM. Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on leadership, big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

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Mind Over Memory: Empowering You with AI Extensions – A Conversation with Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI
Making Data Simple
12/11/24 • 53 min
ChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet, but Personal AI is something entirely different—AI that’s personally yours. Join us as we meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, a visionary on a mission to empower individuals by creating AI extensions of their memory. Get ready to explore how this groundbreaking innovation can transform how we remember, connect, and thrive in a digital world. Let's get started!"
#ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalAI #AIInnovation #MemoryExtension #EmpowermentThroughAI #SumanKanuganti #TechTalk #FutureOfAI #PodcastingAI #AIForEveryone
- 01:35 Meet Suman Kanuganti
- 05:57 Starting Aira, addressing needs of the blind 11:41 Bigger dreams - what would Larry do?
- 16:27 ChatGPT... ok we've said it
- 17:57 Introducing Personal.ai
- 26:34 Using Personal.ai
- 31:23 Innovative use cases
- 33:57 Now it gets crazy
- 38:43 It's FREE... to start
- 42:02 Keeping your data safe
- 44:41 Predicting the future of AI
- 48:15 The scary part
- 51:12 For fun
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kanugantisuman Website: https://www.personal.ai/
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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Electrical Engineers in Test, this is your episode! Reliable performance through Systems Engineering - Genuen
Making Data Simple
08/14/24 • 46 min
For the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode. Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment. And their secret sauce: Replica.
- 02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders
- 08:33 Boeing
- 09:21 Genuen
- 15:11 2-min Pitch
- 16:11 Client Profile
- 18:25 Use Cases
- 23:00 Replica
- 33:10 Reflective Memory Secret Sauce
- 37:16 Monetizing Replica
- 40:06 Coolest Use Case
- 41:42 True but No One Agrees
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/todd-vangilder, linkedin.com/in/hryansmith Website: https://www.genuen.com/
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

AI Ethics for the Real World with Frank Kane
Making Data Simple
02/05/20 • 40 min
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Abstract
This week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Frank Kane, Founder of Sundog Software. Frank's diverse career has allowed him to develop a thorough understanding of various data science and business concepts. The conversation ranges from how Frank got his start developing video games, to the importance of maintaining your skills for personal marketability. Host Al Martin and Frank also discuss the growing concern for ethics in computing that may be unknown to some.
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Show Notes
07:07 - See here how Netflix uses machine learning to recommend what to watch.
13:21 - "Good intention are not enough." Click here to checkout a similar Forbes article.
15:52 - Check out this medium article, emphasizing the need for humanities majors in tech.
27:18 - Here are 5 ways to keep up your coding skills while working as a manager.
Connect with the Team
Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.
Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.
Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.
Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
![Making Data Simple - [Replay] Al and Lynne Snead discuss leadership, coaching and being your best self and mixing that in with data](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/a3a44f6cebac57cd6aac36c9b6aeb35243dfa6448f583980ed7e280617855aa3.avif)
[Replay] Al and Lynne Snead discuss leadership, coaching and being your best self and mixing that in with data
Making Data Simple
09/22/21 • 28 min
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Lynne Snead. Lynne is the founder of Talent Evolution Systems, a behavioral analyst, consultant, training specialist, speaker, coach, Lynne has a back ground in Educational Psychology, and has specialized in organizational performance for over 20 years. Lynne is one of the original Franklin Covey co-authors, has a best seller, she created Franklin Covey’s signature Project Development process and programs, worked directly with Stephen Covey.
1:30 – Lynne talks about her background
5:40 – Lynne’s coaching specialty and mission statement
10:30 – Why don’t all leaders have coaches?
12:08 – Why do you differentiate corporate coaching from life coaching?
16:27 - Do you believe in the element of natural state?
18:32 – How many individuals have you coached?
19:49 – What constitutes a great leader?
20:55 – What are the common mistakes in a leader?
24:44 – Steer them back on track
Lynne Snead - LinkedIn
Lynne’s email: [email protected]
How will you measure your life?
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
![Making Data Simple - [Part 2] Al and Lynne Snead discuss leadership, business coaching and debunking leadership myths, hard skills and soft skills and something called squishy](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/a3a44f6cebac57cd6aac36c9b6aeb35243dfa6448f583980ed7e280617855aa3.avif)
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Lynne Snead. Lynne is the founder of Talent Evolution Systems, a behavioral analyst, consultant, training specialist, speaker, coach. Lynne has a back ground in Educational Psychology, and has specialized in organizational performance for over 20 years. Lynne is one of the original Franklin Covey co-authors, has a best seller, she created Franklin Covey’s signature Project Development process and programs, worked directly with Stephen R Covey Senior and Stephen MR Covey Junior. Lynne started her own company in 2003.
Show Notes
3:40 – Any advice on soft skills and hard skills?
8:35 – Telltale signs such as stress
10:40 – Settings goals
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter
Books
Other notable names
Daniel Goleman
Lynne’s List of Recommended Leadership Books
- Leadership and Self Deception, Arbinger Institute
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey (Senior)
- 5 Levels of Leadership, John Maxwell.
- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith
- Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser
- The Speed of Trust, Stephen M.R. Covey (Junior)
- Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman
- The New Art of Managing People, Tony Alessandra and Phil Hunsaker
- How to Influence People, John Maxwell
- Humble Inquiry, Edgar H. Schein
- Humble Leadership, Edgar H. Schein and Peter Schein
- Leadership is an Art, Max De Pree
- The Secrets to Winning at Office Politics, Marie G. McIntyre
- The Power of Focus, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt
- The Power of Self-Confidence, Brian Tracy
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
![Making Data Simple - [Replay] - Data Collaboration and A.I. with Adam Weinstein - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 3]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/a3a44f6cebac57cd6aac36c9b6aeb35243dfa6448f583980ed7e280617855aa3.avif)
[Replay] - Data Collaboration and A.I. with Adam Weinstein - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 3]
Making Data Simple
08/19/20 • 41 min
Adam Weinstein is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Cursor, having worked at LinkedIn as a Senior Manager of Business Development and having founded enGreet, a print-on-demand greeting card company that merged crowd-sourcing with social expressions. In this episode, he describes his data analytics company and provides insight into creating a successful startup.
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Shownotes
00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud!
00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn & Twitter
00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn & Twitter.
00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.
00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn & Twitter.
00:55 - Connect with Adam Weinstein on LinkedIn.
03:55 - Find out more about Cursor.
06:45 - Learn more about Cursor's Co-Founder and CEO Adam Weinstein.
13:10 - Learn more about Big Data Analytics.
19:20 - What is Python/Jupyter Notebooks?
26:35 - Learn more about Data Fluency.
35:30 - What is a startup?
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
![Making Data Simple - Two Secrets to Business Success with Rob Thomas (Part 1/2) - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 10]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/a3a44f6cebac57cd6aac36c9b6aeb35243dfa6448f583980ed7e280617855aa3.avif)
Two Secrets to Business Success with Rob Thomas (Part 1/2) - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 10]
Making Data Simple
03/13/19 • 27 min
Rob Thomas, leader of IBM’s Data and AI division, talks with host Al Martin about the need to de-mystify AI. In particular, Rob recommends a "fail fast" approach to data science: run wide-ranging but short-term experiments — and expect disappointment on the way to insight. This episode offers a host of such suggestions, plus thoughtful leadership advice and tips for motivation. Part 1 of 2.
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Show Notes
00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud.
00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.
00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.
00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.
00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.
00:55 - Connect with Rob Thomas on LinkedIn and Twitter.
04:01 - Discover what big data and A.I. have in store.
06:22 - Learn more about IBM's Think conference here.
06:48 - Read more on Watson anywhere here.
10:24 - There is no A.I. without I.A.
23:21 - Check out Al's talk at Think 2019 with Jeff Jonas here.
23:51 - Check out this interview with Rob Thomas at Think 2019 here.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Andy Youniss President and CEO of Rocket Software discusses Covid
Making Data Simple
06/17/20 • 45 min
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Abstract
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Andy Youniss President and CEO of Rocket Software, co-founded in 1990 with products across the Ladder to AI, Hybrid Cloud and businesses in Technology partnerships. This week we discuss Covid and its personal and professional affects on business.
Show Notes
3:00 - Rockets core values
7:17 – Life and times
10:25 – Portfolio
11:26 - Vision
15:07 - Legacy tagline
20:26 - Rockets responds to Covid
27:17 – Secure file transfer business
28:53 – Where did the name Rocket come from?
30:05 – What does leadership mean to you?
IBM Assistance - https://www.ibm.com/watson/covid-response
Rocket Software - https://www.rocketsoftware.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-software
Twitter - https://twitter.com/rocket
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RocketSoftwareInc
Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/
Arvind Krishna - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvindkrishna/
Spillover – https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800#reader_0393066800
Bruce Springsteen - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29072594-born-to-run
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.
Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Al and Nick Amabile discuss data analytics and consulting services to make better decisions
Making Data Simple
11/17/21 • 42 min
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Abstract
Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Nick Amabile. Nick is the CEO is DAS42, a US data analytics consulting firm that helps companies make better decisions, faster. Founded in 2015, DAS42 is comprised of data analysts, scientists, business professionals, and engineers who provide end-to-end data services —including data strategy, tech stack integrations, application implementation, and enterprise analytics training. Nick’s philosophy is centered around the two components critical to achieving data-driven success: building an effective data analytics environment and building a data-centric company culture.
Show Notes
2:15 – Nick’s history
4:22 – DAS42
8:52 – Is your brand consulting?
11:07 – What do you do different?
14:39 – What’s important about consulting?
18:25 – Is managed services cost effective?
21:18 – What still surprises you?
25:32 – What metrics do you look at?
28:11 – How has the pandemic affected you?
32:28 – Why venture capital fund?
34:49 – What are your practices today?
Website: das42
Email – [email protected]
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

All Things AI: Exploring Large Language Models with Manav Gupta, VP & CTO of IBM Canada
Making Data Simple
01/08/25 • 49 min
The podcast welcomes Manav Gupta, VP and CTO of IBM Canada. As a frequent collaborator on client visits, we discuss various aspects of large language models. So all things AI models.
- 02:04 Jumping Right into AI!
- 02:59 Meet Manav Gupta
- 08:17 Let's Talk All Things Models
- 27:20 How to Choose the Right Models
- 31:48 Where are the Models Going???
- 46:01 How to Learn AI
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mgupta76
Website: https://www.ibm.com/granite
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[email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technology, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
#makingdatasimplepodcast #AI #LargeLanguageModels #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #IBMCanada #ManavGupta #AIInnovation #TechPodcast #AIModels #LearnAI
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
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How many episodes does Making Data Simple have?
Making Data Simple currently has 373 episodes available.
What topics does Making Data Simple cover?
The podcast is about News, Ai, Design, Business News, Data, Podcast, Podcasts, Science, Big, Business, Martin and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on Making Data Simple?
The episode title 'Mind Over Memory: Empowering You with AI Extensions – A Conversation with Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making Data Simple?
The average episode length on Making Data Simple is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making Data Simple released?
Episodes of Making Data Simple are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Making Data Simple?
The first episode of Making Data Simple was released on Sep 19, 2018.
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